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164 reviews
Broken Light by Joanne Harris
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
The premise of this book - being able to see into people's minds - sounded good but the continual misandry throughout the story spoilt it for me. Not all men are evil and not all women are good.
The Chain: A Gripping Women's Fiction Novel about the Choices We Make by Joy Richards
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
Four couples with different reasons for moving become linked in the housing chain.
The story took me a little time to get into because there were so many characters, but once I had got my head around who was who I zipped through this book.
This was an enjoyable story about the lives of the house buyers/sellers and how their ideas for the future panned out.
The story took me a little time to get into because there were so many characters, but once I had got my head around who was who I zipped through this book.
This was an enjoyable story about the lives of the house buyers/sellers and how their ideas for the future panned out.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A magical read in every way.
Both of You by Adele Parks
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Unbelievable plot, unlikeable characters made reading this a chore.
Questions for a Dead Man by Alex Gray
dark
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Drugs, prostitution and a missing politician combine to make a story full of twists and turns.
Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A quirky humorous, thought-provoking story about life after death: atoning for past mistakes and recognising and accepting ourselves - and others - for who we are.
Dragged a bit in the middle but , on the whole, an enjoyable read.
Dragged a bit in the middle but , on the whole, an enjoyable read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Grief
Minor: Suicide
The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
When Millie goes to work for Douglas Garrick and his wife she very quickly realises that something is very wrong and decides to find out what is going on.
A solid thriller with plenty of twists and turns to keep the interest.
A solid thriller with plenty of twists and turns to keep the interest.
The Lantern Men by Elly Griffiths
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This one, the 12th book in the Dr Ruth Galloway series, was a very slow burn. It concentrated more on the complexity of the relationships of the regular characters rather than the discovery of the bones of three women. The pace only picked up in the last few chapters of the book, which was disappointing.
The Mother by T.M. Logan
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
When Heather is released on parole from prison, after being framed for the murder of her husband, she is determined to find out who was responsible and get justice for herself and her sons(who she has not been allowed to see).
A very enjoyable fast-paced rollercoaster of a read.
A very enjoyable fast-paced rollercoaster of a read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Torture and Violence
Minor: Addiction and Murder
Local Gone Missing by Fiona Barrton
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Slow to get going but on the whole a good murder mystery with plenty of twists and turns.